Tightening Torque - Giant VT SERIES Owner's Manual

5. Tightening torque.

The bolts used for the rear suspension (rear shock and pivots) are high-grade products and have
been tightened in the factory with specific torque. If it is necessary to remove or tighten the bolts,
extreme care should be taken when re-tightening them.
All bolts should be cleaned and re-set using Loctite
Threadlock (#242).
For the location and tightening torque of all bolts please refer to the illustration below (fig. 4).
Figure 4.
Location
Main pivot (BB - chain stays)
Linkage plates pivots
Linkage plates - seat tube pivot
Upper shock mount
Lower shock mount
TM
primer (#7649) and Loctite
Tools needed
5 mm. Allen-keys, 2x
5 mm. Allen-key
5 mm. Allen-keys, 2x
5 mm. Allen-key,
10 mm. wrench
6 mm. Allen-key
Pag. -11-
TM
blue Removable
Recommended tightening torque
9~11 Nm.
9~11 Nm.
9~11 Nm.
9~11 Nm.
10~12 Nm.